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Biblical Worldview
Written by: Sarah Paris
Class: RLGN 104-D13 LUO
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Worldview affects more than just a person’s thoughts and beliefs. It affects their entire
lifestyle, as well as spans over every aspect of their life such as work, relationships, and choices
as to the care of their family.1 Just as it is said that art reflects reality2, worldview does the
same. A person’s reality has a hand in determining their worldview. This is not a perfect
formula. A person can willfully change a deep-set worldview, but this typically only occurs when
they find a truth that sheds light on the flawed ideals ingrained in them since childhood.
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Nowhere is art more apparent than in the creation of the universe and all therein. Not
even taking into account the painting that is the sky and solar system, but just looking at the
marvel of the human body and all its intricacies, picturing the hand of God forming the dust he
brought to life with His mere breath,3 into a human and instilling into that man conscious
thought is in itself a testament to the Divine Creator. This aspect of the biblical worldview has
been heavily and heatedly debated, but even those devotedly against the idea of Creator God
cannot deny how carefully and precisely the earth balances. Were it to move even slightly one
way or the other, life would be impossible.4 Isaiah 45:18 addresses this phenomena.5 The way
things are was on purpose and the product of deep, creative, omnipotent thought.
Believing in the Divine Creator answers the widely asked question of identity. This
question spans generations, cultures, religions, race, and economic status. An individual’s
answer to this question is influenced greatly by their worldview. In a biblical worldview, the
answer is simple, but its simplicity does not make it any less life-altering. We are made in the
image of God.6 In this, god gave us the capacity to love, and be loved in return.7
Since the beginning, God has declared purpose and meaning over His people. Because of
the sin of mankind, injustice has been rampant almost as long as time has existed, but God’s
desire for His people is equally evident. In Isaiah 61, He gives a picture of what the day of the
Lord could look like, and in so doing, gives His people a purpose for their lives to have a hand in
bringing it about.8 Though I’ve found this issue of justice to be heavy on God’s heart, another
purpose has been laid out for his people as well, and this is simply to praise Him.9
A form of worship is following the laws of morality God has put in place. Following His
commands is a way of showing Him love.10 to live by a biblical worldview means to live
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separately from the sinful desires of the world,11 and look at issues as Good would look, at
them, not being blinded by human desire, but knowing we have dedicated ourselves to a higher
calling.12
The world is a difficult place to live in the best of circumstances. It is even more so for
those who choose to follow a biblical worldview. God is very much aware of this, and has
provided hope for the destiny of His people. Because of Jesus we have hope. Because of Jesus
we have destiny, for His is more than the troubles we may encounter.13 There are times when
the difficulties seem overwhelming and like they will never end, but we have to believe they
will, for He says they will, 14 and His words have proven themselves true.
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Following a biblical worldview should affect every aspect of our lives, not the least of
which being how we view and treat other people. Their belief system, or their actions, are
moot. Regardless of their beliefs, they are people created by god and loved by Him. We must
therefore treat them as such. 15 In loving those that are difficult to love, we declare who God is
in the greatest way possible. 16
Another aspect of life a biblical worldview will affect is how we treat nature and animals.
This should be incredibly important to Christians, as taking care of the environment ensures
there will be rewards to be reaped.17 In the Old Testament, God took special care to command
the protection of the environment, even in times of war.18 How much more should we care in
times of peace?
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Part I
Bibliography
1. (“Worldview and a Christian Worldview” by Dr. David Naugle, Professor of Philosophy.
Published by Dallas Baptist University)
2. “Our art is a reflection of our reality”- O’Shea Jackson Jr.
Part II
3. Holy Bible-NIV; Genesis 2:7; published by Zondervan in 1985
4. (“Everyday Christian Worldview” Chapter 2; published by Lifeway Church Resources;
B&H Publishing Group 2016)
5. Holy Bible-NIV; Isaiah 45:18; published by Zondervan in 1985
6. Holy Bible-NIV; Genesis 1:27; published by Zondervan in 1985
7. Holy Bible-NIV; 1 John 3:1; published by Zondervan in 1985
8. Holy Bible-NIV; Isaiah 61:1-3; published by Zondervan in 1985
9. Holy Bible-NIV; 1 Peter 2:9; published by Zondervan in 1985
10. Holy Bible-NIV; John 14:15; published by Zondervan in 1985
11. Holy Bible-NIV; Ephesians 4:22-24; published by Zondervan in 1985
12. Holy Bible-NIV; Romans 12:2; published by Zondervan in 1985
13. Holy Bible-NIV; John 16:33; published by Zondervan in 1985
14. Holy Bible-NIV; Habakkuk 2:3; published by Zondervan in 1985
Part III
15. Holy Bible-NIV; Ephesians 4:32; published by Zondervan in 1985
16. Holy Bible-NIV; John 13:35; published by Zondervan in 1985
17. (“Finding Your Worldview: Thinking Critically About the World” Chapter 4 pg 67 by Lew
Weider and Ben Gutierrez; published by B&H Publishing 2013)
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18. Holy Bible-NIV; Deuteronomy 20:19; published by Zondervan in 1985
